AnaUmo

3 minutes ago, JDK2018 said:

Wonderful, thank you so much! I'm going to be attending the interview with him and compiled a packet with the I-134, my tax transcripts, w2s and some updated text messages, pictures, cards, etc and even my bridal shower invitation lol. I can't believe you never got the instructions from them, that's so horrible! I'll check out your review and let you know how things go once we have everything scheduled and have attended the interview. It's great that I was able to talk to you. I can finally take my PTO days at work and go to JA lol. I'll have him make an official photo copy of his birth cert, we have a print out of a picture of it, but I think the photo copy will be better. We already have his police cert and no impediment cert so I think we're all set! Thank you so much for your wishes, I hope we can be together soon too!

Having your fiancee there really helps your case. I'm sure you two will be approved

14 minutes ago, JDK2018 said:

OMG thank you SO much, you are a life saver!!! This has been so very helpful for me, I can't thank you enough! I should've asked this a long time ago lol he probably would've been here already 🤦🏿‍♀️. That's so sweet you were able to get approved for your fiancé's birthday, I bet be was so happy! I think the only question I have now is if you ever received the instructions from the embassy and if so, were they mailed or emailed to you?

Nope, I still haven't received the instructions for it. JA embassy is pretty straight forward so I didn't really need it. Have you sent your fiance the I-134 and all the supporting documents already? Just ensure that you bring those documents I posted earlier and that the copy of the birth certificate (must include both top and bottom serial numbers). I also brought an updated letter of intent from each of us (signed and dated) that was done about a month before the interview.

He was very happy when I finally got home from Kingston lol. Also I posted an in depth review of the embassy and my experience in the Jamaica portal: http://www.visajourney.com/reviews/index.php?cnty=Jamaica&cty=&dfilter=5

I hope that helps. Also I hate to admit it but yea he would probably have been there already but mistakes happen and we can't go back. I just hope you two are together very soon though.

2 minutes ago, JDK2018 said:

Yayyyy!!! Thank you so much! What should I select on that website when I try registering the interview appointment? Should my fiance call to schedule his medical exam or should we just go to the link you sent us? Do you know if they only do interviews and medical exams on certain days? Sorry for all the questions!

They no longer accept calls for scheduling the medical. You have to sign up for your appointment on the website by clicking "New U.S. Medical Appointment" at the bottom right. You'll fill out a form and get an automatic email. In about 1-2 business days they will give you the medical appointment details. Interviews are done Mon-Fri but that depends on the availability of the time slot so once a certain amount of people are booked for a date and time it becomes closed and you'll be directed to the next available date and time. It's the same for the medical but they have  a more manual process so an actual person determines your date and time for your appointment. It's no problem btw. Ask away.

Also I know my timeline shows that I did my medical 8 days before the interview but that's because I took a risk and I was being stubborn since it was on my fiance's birthday and that was the best present I could give him . I know a few persons who didn't have the medical ready for their interview which put them into an extensive AP. The embassy will still allow you to do the interview but you will be in AP until they receive the medical and review it then they'll issue the visa if you were approved and everything went well.

Just now, JDK2018 said:

Yup, I went to the ceac website it says "ready" and I called the NVC and was told they do not handle these kinds of cases and that they immediately send them to the embassy electronically when the get it and that was April 12th. I asked the guy what the "Ready" indication meant on the ceac website and he said he wasn't sure and that I should try calling the embassy instead.

Lol it sounds like you talked to someone new maybe but yep your case is at the embassy. "Ready" means that you can officially schedule your interview. 

29 minutes ago, JDK2018 said:

Okay, so I checked the case status using my NVC number (I feel like such an idiot right now 🤦🏿‍♀️) it says "Ready" and it has been ever since April 12th which is the day we received the notice from the NVC when they said they were forwarding the case. Does this mean it should be at the embassy already or is it still waiting to be sent?

The embassy has your case! Get to scheduling that K appointment but try to ensure that you can get that medical at least 10 days before. Usually when you apply for the appointment here: https://www.andrewsmemorialhospital.com/usmedical/ it takes about 2-3 business days to get an appointment depending on the workload they have and summer is coming up so try to set the medical first and then set the embassy interview to 10 days after. Best of luck!

36 minutes ago, JDK2018 said:

On the ceac website, should I be putting in the DS-160 confirmation number or my NVC case number to check the status? I've only been using the DS-160 number. I'll definitely get in touch with the NVC, they too can also be a little unresponsive at times. I think I'm gonna call them instead of emailing them, what do you think?

Definitely call the NVC if you're still seeing no status.

You're going to https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx?App=NIV and using your case number now? What's the status?

35 minutes ago, JDK2018 said:

On the ceac website, should I be putting in the DS-160 confirmation number or my NVC case number to check the status? I've only been using the DS-160 number. I'll definitely get in touch with the NVC, they too can also be a little unresponsive at times. I think I'm gonna call them instead of emailing them, what do you think?

Your case number is what you should use to check the status. It's usually KNGXXXXXXXXXX.

9 hours ago, JDK2018 said:

Thank you so much for this information! I've attached 3 screenshots of what the website says when a first set up the interview registration account. We have all of his documents and evidence and have a packet ready to take with us to the interview. The only thing missing is the instructions for his medical exam. I read somewhere on here that it supposed to have some type of forms my fiance would need to fill out and take with him to the medical exam and then to the interview (?). I found a similar evidence list like the one you posted, on the DOS website for Kingston, that's how we were able to get started on his No Impediment Marriage Cert and Police Cert, etc.

 

 

Should we just click anyone of those selections just so we can try and schedule the appointment?

 

We submitted the DS-160 last week. 

Yea you're scheduling a K visa appointment. Also when you're on the site ensure that you stick to the "Immigrant" side of the site: https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-jm/iv

Was your case status ever set to "In Transit" Or "At NVC" before it was set to "No Status"? That's a red flag to me because it's usually "At NVC">"In Transit">"Ready" from what I've read and experienced. Could you double check with the NVC that it was sent since you're in no status? Have you sent the embassy the email suggested as yet? I know you've had a long wait but I don't think it would be a good idea to get confirmation on the whereabouts of your case before you schedule your appointment.

2 hours ago, JDK2018 said:

This is perfect, thank you so much! I sent them an email last Thursday and never received a response from them, now that I know this, I'll be sure to put the case number in the subject line!

 

As for the ceac website it just says "No Status" and to contact the embassy. It's so annoying lol.

When was your case last updated? It is usually advised to not book the appointment until the status is set to "Ready".

7 hours ago, JDK2018 said:

Hello,

 

My Fiancé's petition (I-129F) was approved by USCIS on March 27, 2018 and forwarded to the NVC who then forwarded the application to the US Embassy in Kingston, JA on April 12, 2018. It has now been over  month since the NVC notified us that they'll be forwarding our application to the embassy and we have yet to receive any kind of confirmation from the embassy that they've received it. 

 

On May 14, 2018 we submitted the online DS-160 and received the confirmation page. We also created an account to register his interview appointment, but there is a menu where we have to select how we're able to schedule the appointment and one of them lists that we should receive instructions from the Embassy. At this point, we did not receive an update from the embassy.

 

Does anyone know how long it normally takes for the application to reach the embassy and how long we should wait to receive anything from them? Will these instructions be sent in the mail to my fiancé in JA or will they be sent to me?

 

 

NOA2 Notification: 2018-04-02 but the physical document stated it was approved as of 2018-03-30

I recently went through this process and I wish I had known you were waiting for this long.

I never waited for the embassy to send the documents especially since depending on your inquiry sometimes they take days before responding. I sent them the same email as stated above with the case number and all and I haven't gotten a response to this day from them so please be wary of that. I used previously posted documents from other VJ as well as some other research to find that you need to complete the following steps:

Step 1—Complete the DS-160. The DS-160 Form is available online at https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/. The system will automatically generate a confirmation number after you submit the form.
 
Step 2—Register online, pay the fee, and schedule your interview. Please go to http://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-jm/iv, click “Register,” and follow the on-screen instructions. After you pay the USD $265 fee online, you will be able to schedule your interview.
 
If you need help registering, please call (876) 632-7400 from Jamaica, or (703) 439-2360 from the U.S.
 
Step 3—Schedule your medical exam. Consult the medical exam information included in this packet to schedule your exam at least ten (10) days before your interview date.
 
Step 4—Gather the required documents before your interview. In addition to the DS-160 confirmation page, you must present the items listed below. Any missing information will result in a delay in processing your case.
 
_____Passport: Passports are required for each applicant, and must have at least six months validity beyond the visa issuance date.
 
_____Photographs: Each applicant needs six (6) color, passport-sized photographs (four (4) for the medical exam and two (2) for the visa interview).
 
_____Birth Certificate*: Birth certificates are required for each applicant. If born in Jamaica, please obtain certificates issued by the Registrar General’s Department (RGD) on security paper.  
 
_____Marriage Certificate*: Certified copies of all prior marriage certificates are required for you and/or your fiancé(e), along with  the accompanying divorce or death certificates to prove dissolution. Jamaican documents must be issued by the RGD security paper.  
 
_____Police Certificate*: You (and any accompanying children over the age of 16) must obtain a police certificate from the police authorities of any country (including Jamaica) where you have resided for more than one year since your 16th birthday.  
 
_____Court Records*: If you have been charged with a crime or other offence, obtain a certified court record covering each offence.
 
_____Military Records: If you have served in the military, you must submit a military record for your complete years of service.  This record must also show any convictions of crimes before any military tribunals.
 
_____Certificate of No-Impediment: Jamaican residents must obtain a Certificate of NoImpediment on RGD security paper. This requirement also applies to any accompanying Jamaican-resident children age 18 or older.
 
_____Evidence of Support: Your petitioner must submit evidence that you will receive adequate financial support in the U.S. They should complete Form I-134 “Affidavit of Support” and submit recent tax returns, proof of employment, or other supporting documentation.
 
_____Medical Examination: Schedule your exam at least ten (10) days prior to your interview.
 
*non-English documents must be accompanied by certified and notarized English translations.  
 
I gathered these documents and brought them in for the interview. Also ensure that you get a full copy of the birth certificate that includes the serial numbers at the top and bottom (have the person doing the copying reduce it to 92% to have it fit).

I'm not a 100% clear on the part where you said "but there is a menu where we have to select how we're able to schedule the appointment and one of them lists that we should receive instructions from the Embassy." but if I recall well enough all I did was pay for the appointment then it gave me the option to select a date and I was given a time slot.

I hope you get a response from the embassy soon.

Maybe they have to remove it to give it a case number so the record becomes temporarily unavailable and the reps don't know?

18 minutes ago, CheriandRichard said:

I had called them February 16 and then it had ended up it was already gone to NVC and that’s why they sent it back because I inquired at USCIS in that interim of time. Then not til April 5th did it make it back to USCIS for them to formally update it then send it back Again and now and waiting again for it to say ready. So annoyed 😑 

Ok! Well this is at least good information. Yea, once it's been approved you no longer should have to contact the USCIS. So the next calls you make should be to the NVC to get a status update on where your case is and how far along is the processing. I'm a little astonished that it took them pretty much 2 months to send it back to the USCIS... When you call the NVC, try to explain to the rep what had happened to see if maybe there are some special circumstances or something (hopefully anything good) that might help with your case's current plight. It's probably slim but let us know what the outcome is.

Just now, CheriandRichard said:

Ohhhh ok! I would of had a melt down 

I noticed you said you called the USCIS to see if there were any changes but I don't think you should have to contact them anymore. When was the last time you contacted the NVC to get an update on where you case is?

1 minute ago, CheriandRichard said:

I’ve flipping had this since March 9th! So you mean to tell me it’s emd of April and I had it all along and could have made an appointment!?!?!? 

You shouldn't make the interview until your case status is set to "Ready". If it's not ready then it's not at the embassy so you could end up paying for a date before your case is even there (if they accept the scheduling).

42 minutes ago, Naes said:

@AnaUmo give me more things to do pleaseee...

 

I have all those done (my anxiety works that way) and now freaking out part doesn’t calm down...

 

case is there then it isn’t there then it’s there again...

 

by the way awesome list!

Thank you. I wish I could give you something more to do  . 

Unfortunately, Jamaican wait times for the preparation of documents are literally always on "Go-Slow" mode  .  I'm just sitting in limbo hoping they give me everything before I have my interview because I really don't want to reschedule since it's his birthday.

I hope no one misunderstands my previous post by the way. It was more so geared towards persons are still unsure or unclear on what they need to have done before their interview. All this waiting for the NVC is a good time to get that stuff done and show yourself that you're almost at the finish line.

4 hours ago, Louize said:

WE ARE APPROVED!! 🥂 

 

Noa 1: Oct 20

Noa 2: April 23

 

I am totally shaking guys! Thank you for all the updates and encouraging experiences that you’ve shared. 

 

I know that it is asked multiple times but what should be the next step after we got the approval? 

Congratulations! Please feel free to join us at the April 2018 NVC thread. The second post gives you details about the next step.

1 hour ago, John & Rose said:

What do you mean a year?  I’ve hear a K-1 only takes 3 to 5 months!  (Remember, I’m a noob again!)

It's great that you can make light of this dark situation. Please always keep that positivity with you! I've been lurking for awhile and my heart sunk to my toe when I read that post. I can't believe that they would use something like that as a refusal either. I could have understood AP and requesting that you brought in things pertaining to the arrest but just not a refusal. I'm sorry that you and your family have to go through all of this and I hope that there will be something that turns all of this around because remember that everything happens for a reason. I'm sure something positive will come out of this for you.

7 hours ago, Andreypa said:

May I please ask you a little about your NVC experience,since you already done with it. It looks like your case was one of the fastest through nvc process. Do you count the beginning of the process since you got your NOA2 hard copy? Than 13 days is an awesome result!!! I'm sure everybody would love to have it that fast (me including). Have you been calling there and when,cause you did not even exceed the 2 week time. Just curious. I'd really appreciate the info!!!

I guess I just got lucky. I called them exactly two weeks after my NOA2 date on the website and the case was there and the day after I got my case #. I personally don't think it changes much to call the reps because whether or not I like it, if they don't have my case then that's all there is to it if I'm within the time frame they gave me. Just give them 2 weeks and after that keep your hope alive. I called them I think it was around 6-7pm central time. I think the later you call the better it is because they would have either processed majority if not all cases they have for that day so maybe mine would be in the system around then. 

20 minutes ago, Andreypa said:

Thank you very much for the info!!! What exactly do you mean if my case is electronic? Could you please clarify on that one.

Well I just recently some info about cases that are electronic but I'm sure there are other's with electronic cases that could give better info. Could someone with an electronic case help me out?

13 minutes ago, Andreypa said:

So am I,writing here for the first time. Have not received paper NOA2 letter yet,but online was approved according to old site 25th and to a new site 26th of April. As I can see 3 weeks in average,some cases received earlier than that.Guys,do I get any notification from NVC by email,or you can find out only by calling them? Thanks!!

If your case is electronic then there will be a longer wait time. If not, then yes that seems to be the average wait time at the moment. When the case has been assigned a case number and it has been sent to the embassy all email addresses associated with the case will be notified of the case being in transit. Before that occurs you can call the NVC to find out the status of your case and if your case has been assigned a number you will be provided with it by the rep. You can use that case number to check your cases status at https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx?App=NIV

I'm fairly certain that at least the petitioner is notified via email about the case being forwarded to the embassy. When I had called before the case was sent to the embassy the rep asked me if I would like to add my email to the account which I provided him with so I (the beneficiary) also received the email notification when my fiance received it. Give it about 2 weeks and then call the NVC about the status of your case.

2 hours ago, Josiah angela said:

Hey guys, so worried, I had my interview last March 20,2018 after the interview the consulor told me that the doctor do mistake about the expiration date of my medical, but the CO said not to worry cause they are the one who will contact the doctor so they gave me a paper 221g saying medical expiration date needs to correct and they will keep in touch with me when everything is ready, so after 2 days of my interview the embassy email us asking for additional document , so we prepared all the additional document and send them, we continued checking our case in CEAC and it says its in Administrative processing, so we email the embassy asking if they recieved the additional document,and they reply that the do recieved the document last april 2, 2018 and will review and email us if the review is finished, they its april 24,2018 our case changed to Application Recieved, and case created and case last updated changed to april 24,2018 and from immigrant visa it changed to non immigrant visa, then till yesterday they send email to us giving tracking number from dhl so we thought that its our visa so i go to the dhl to take. The pocket but the pocket contained our proof of relationship that we send to them like conversation,picture,all the copy, so we feel awful were so clueless is it normal? Thing is my passport and all the originnal document like birthcertificate is still in the embassy, and our case is still in Application Recieve, please guys is it normal? Can someone tell me or have idea whats going on, your answer will be a big help

The fact that you were not denied at the interview and that you're hold up is just related to a mistake they made on your medical shows that you will be in the clear for your visa. They might just be behind on updating your case online so I would say just keep contacting your embassy frequently so your case does not fall through the cracks. Unfortunately, I don't think there's an estimated wait for things like this but just keep following up on your case.